Jermaine Jackson and Africa's Young Dictator

African American celebrities such as Jesse Jackson have been supping with African dictators for a very long time now. The latest one to do so is Jermaine Jackson.

Economists Ponder the Prospects for Growth in Africa

The Economist invites economists to ponder on Africa's development prospects.

Poor Children Dying of Neglect

Reports show how poor children are abandoned to die.

Showings of Ancient Art from Nigeria Debuts in Houston

The artistic creations of ancient Africa are telling a different story from what is usually assumed about the ancient history of the continent. This exhibition adds to the debunking of some of the myths held about the nature of ancient Africa.

When Religious Leaders in Senegal Get Angry

The ban of street begging in Senegal has ignited the ire of religious leaders who see it as an attempt to undermine Koranic schools that thrive on such activities. These leaders are calling for the head of the president.

The Trouble that is Sudan's Al-Bashir

The trouble that the arrest of Al-Bashir poses to the international community is exceedingly intricate as captured in this article.

"Corruption Can Be Defeated" - Mr. Ribadu

Mr. Nuhu Ribadu has been involved in fighting corruption in Nigeria for a while now. In this essay he argues that corruption can be defeated in Africa.

The former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, described it perfectly when he said, “Corruption hurts the poor disproportionately by diverting funds intended for development, undermining a government’s ability to provide basic services, feeding inequality and injustice, and discouraging foreign investment and aid.”

Despite the immense size of the problem, corruption can be defeated. My own experience at the EFCC in Nigeria taught me that change is possible, yet difficult.